Just cause eviction rules in Fallbrook, CA — sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances — list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Tenants in unincorporated San Diego County are protected by California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) which requires just cause for eviction after 12 months of occupancy. At-fault and no-fault just cause provisions apply. Relocation assistance required for no-fault evictions.
California's Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482, Civil Code §1946.2) applies to most rental properties in unincorporated San Diego County. After a tenant has occupied the property for 12 months, the landlord must have just cause to terminate the tenancy. At-fault causes include nonpayment of rent, lease violations, criminal activity, and refusal to sign a new lease with similar terms. No-fault causes include owner move-in, substantial renovation, and withdrawal from the rental market. No-fault evictions require relocation assistance equal to one month's rent. Exemptions include single-family homes owned by individuals (with proper notice), properties less than 15 years old, and certain other categories. Landlords must provide the specific cause in the termination notice.
Violations of just cause requirements may render eviction notices void. Tenants can challenge improper evictions in court. Landlords may face damages for retaliatory evictions.
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